Planned Members Meeting Dates: The first Tuesday of each even month at the Information. CLUB MEMBERS BARBEQUE LUNCH Sunday March 15 th 12.

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1 Certificate of Incorporation Reg. No: A005346IB ABN: PO Box 321 Mornington, VIC 3931 Patron: Cr. Anne Shaw Newsletter No. 61 February 2015 March 2015 MEMBERS MEETING February 3 rd 2015 at 7.30pm. Mornington Community Information Centre, 320 Main Street, Mornington. Members & Visitors are welcome Planned Members Meeting Dates: The first of each even month at the Information Centre April 7 th, June 2 nd 2015 August 4 th at 7.30pm. Please wear your name badge when attending functions or meetings. Committee meets on the first of each odd month at 7pm at Mornington Library. Your Committee President Ann Martyn Vice President Sandra Williams Secretary Treasurer Ken Burrows Membership Sec Johanna Roberts Activities Coordinator Helen Brown Newsletter Editor Denise Riley Committee Dodd Rob Smith Bobbi Burton SUPPORT GROUP Club Carer Bridget Fitzgerald Website Maintenance Gaye Langdon Guest speaker Coordinator Don Morris LACVI Delegate Lolita De Weaver Visitor Coordinators Barb Swift Julie Sharpe Don Morris Club Night Coordinators Sue Chaffey John Roberts Functions Coordinator Denise Riley CLUB MEMBERS BARBEQUE LUNCH March 15 th 12.00pm Noon Come and meet other club members at our FREE ANNUAL BBQ. This year held at the beautiful "Seawinds Gardens", Purves Rd. Arthurs Seat. Entrance 100m on Right hand side. down Purves Rd. off Arthurs Seat Rd. Mel. Ref:159 E 12 Join in the Games, walk the gardens, do a short Bush walk, meet new people. BBQ, salads, plastic plates and cutlery supplied or BYO if you prefer. Also BYO chair, drinks, glass, tea/coffee. Bookings are essential by 12 th March. For information call Sandra SPONSORS We sincerely acknowledge the assistance of the Office of David Morris MP, for the printing of our Newsletter. This is a very important service and we are most grateful for the support and strong commitment to our Club. Our thanks also to The Bendigo Bank, Mornington for their very generous contributions towards the postage of our Newsletters. Bendigo Bank are very strong in supporting community groups and we are most appreciative of their sponsorship. 1

2 PRESIDENT S REPORT I hope that all our members had a great Christmas and are looking forward to happy and healthy New Year, as we gear up for another active year. It is so pleasing that we now have two book groups, and snooker has been reignited thank you to Don Morris for that. Also a new activity, craft is starting with one of our new members, Carol Hodge in February, this sounds very interesting and Carol seems to be very organised and has a great program set out, thank you Carol. Thank you to all our convenors who do such a wonderful job and are always willing to go the extra mile for our enjoyment. Our Christmas function was a great success thank you to Denise Riley for organising this event. The first big event for the year that the committee is running is our annual B.B.Q. A new venue. The beautiful Seawinds and a new look, we promise you all a great day with plenty to do or, just relax, so be sure to put your name down for this event. Ann Martyn President. MEMBERSHIP REPORT Please be on the look-out and welcome Margaret Lockwood and Joyce Cately who have joined our merry band of revellers! Some Christmas spirit remains! On a serious note please remember that we will call for subscriptions to be paid on 1st of July, subscriptions for the year Fees can be paid at the June meeting or posted to the PO Box. *** Please Note: That unless fees have been received by end July you are no longer a financial member, and in this instance a Newsletter will no longer be mailed until fees have been received. Membership Secretary: Johanna Roberts ( , please leave a message) **To all members At each Members Meeting there will be an Activities Attendance Sheet where you can add your name if you are interested in participating in future events, however, you will be required to book and pay for all tours/events at that time or by the date nominated. Whilst you may have put your name down as being interested in an event your place is not secure until payment has been received. Please try to bring the correct money when paying as Convenors may not have any change. As events are usually pre-paid by the Club there can be no refunds for those who cannot be replaced by other Members on the waiting list. Your co-operation would be appreciated. Members are very welcome to bring a friend or partner to a maximum of three different functions to try us out (with a view to their joining our Club). Then it is necessary for them to become financial to continue enjoying further LAC activities. TRAVEL REGISTER Thank you to those who have placed their names on the travel register. So far we have members wanting company to go hiking, to take campervan trips, share local and domestic short term holidays. At this stage there are not enough members interested in any one activity, however, if any of these are of interest to you let me know and I can put you in touch with the other relevant members. Simply add your name and contact details to the Register, together with your preferred destinations. If you wish to register contact Gaye Langdon on or glangdon1@tpg.com.au. 2

3 COFFEE MORNING February 5 th & March 5 th 10.30am, at Biscottini, 157 Main St. Mornington. Please drop in and have a cuppa and chat with us on the first of the month at the popular venue Biscottini. For further details and to book please call Ann Martyn on HAPPY HOUR February 10 th & March 10 th at 5.30pm. The Bay Hotel 62 Main St. Mornington. Come for casual drinks. Stay for dinner if you wish, but you will need to make a booking. To book call Derek on or Yvonne on BREAKFAST Breakfast at the Briars February 15 th 10.00am Breakfast at the Briars/ Jimmy s Pleasant / Valentine s Day Recovery / Prelude to Vietnamese New Year (Year of the Goat) / Chinese New Year (Year of the Sheep)...Guess who got a new calendar for Xmas. Celebrate all of the above at the BBQ area, Information Centre at The Briars, Nepean Hwy. Mt Martha. 15th February. From am onwards. Cook your eggs, bacon, mushies and snags or bring cold chicken and champagne, your choice. Complimentary glass of Bubbles supplied. For information please call Sandra LUNCH CLUB MEMBERS BBQ. March 15 th 12.00pm Noon Come and meet other club members at our FREE ANNUAL BBQ. This year held at the beautiful "Seawinds Gardens", Purves Rd. Arthurs Seat. Entrance 100m on R.H.S. down Purves Rd. off Arthurs Seat Rd. Mel. Ref:159 E 12 Join in the Games, walk the gardens, do a short Bush walk, meet new people. BBQ, salads, plastic plates and cutlery supplied or BYO if you prefer. BYO chair, drinks, glass, tea/coffee. Bookings are essential by 12 th March. For information call Sandra DINNER February 5 th & March 5 th at. Frankston RSL, 83 Cranbourne Road, Frankston. Varied menu at very reasonable prices. To book call Derek Coyle on February 20 th at 6.30pm. Kirks Hotel, The Esplanade, Mornington. Come and enjoy the fine food, sea views and good company. Seniors menu is $18.50 for two courses or a 10% discount from the main menu on presentation of your Senior s card. For bookings call Margaret Boyes on or Margaret Hudson on March 21 st at 6.30pm. Mornington Golf Club, Tallis Drive, Mornington. This is always a popular venue for a relaxed evening get together over an excellent meal. For bookings call Margaret Boyes on or Margaret Hudson on

4 JAZZ AT THE BOWL, Yuille Street Frankston. February 22 nd & March 22 nd at 5.30pm. $12 admission, please pay at the door. Join Sheila and have a great night. A two course meal can be purchased for $14, excellent value for a main course and dessert. Drinks available at bar prices. Pleasurable listening to fabulous Mainstream Jazz. Phone Sheila on to book. February 8 th & March 8 th at. Peninsula Blues. Every second of month at Frankston Bowling Club, $8.00 entry (pizzas available extra charge) No need to book. Table reserved for Life Activities. DAY OUTINGS A PLEASANT SUNDAY EVENING IN LYGON STREET CARLTON February 15 th 3.30pm. Depart by bus at Waterloo Place, Mornington at 3.30pm and we drive via Eastlink to Carlton. Have about an hour at your leisure to stroll the area and observe the vibrant atmosphere. We will then meet up at for dinner at Brunetti s for a real Italian Experience. Return home approximately 9.00pm. This is limited to 11 people and the Cost is $12.00 for the bus and meal at Brunetti s at your own cost. To book your place please contact Lolita on BALNARRING PICNIC RACE MEETING Monday March 9 th (Labour Day weekend) Balnarring Race Course, Emu Plains Reserve, Coolart Road, Balnarring. Mel 163 H9 Gates open at 11.00am but the first race is 12.30pm. Cost $10.00 pay at the gate. BYO everything including a chair and alcohol. There are no BBQ s so pack a picnic lunch or buy food at the venue. Sit back and relax under the trees. We will be camped near the hill at the finish post. Dress is casual. For information on this event call Sandra LITTLE INDIA NIGHT TOUR A Visit to the Little India Cultural Precinct in Dandenong including Dinner March 20 th 4.30pm. Bus departs Waterloo Place, (upper carpark) Mornington at 4.30pm Fashion: Learn about the variety of Sari styles and different ways to wear a sari. Also learn about the henna art, when and where it is used. Food: What is the most popular curry? Difference between nann and roti bread, learn about the most used indian spices. Why is there edible silver paper on their sweets?. Entertainment: Where you can learn to dance Bollywood style. Learn about the traditional musical instruments, and learn about the Bollywood movies. This tour takes approximately two hours followed by a meal at the conclusion. We will depart by bus at the upper carpark in Waterloo place at 4.30pm. The cost is $60.00 pp, this includes the bus, tour and the meal. Please pay by 1 st March To book contact Lolita, For those sending payments for outings and events to the PO Box please indicate on the back of the envelope which event it is for and the name of the appropriate Convenor. This will speed up delivery and stop double handling of the mail. Thank you 4

5 CINEMA BOOK GROUP 1 February 18 th & March 18 th Like to go to the movies but not alone? Come and join us, 3rd of each month at Mornington Cinema. Wear your badge to receive a group discount then join in as we enjoy coffee after. Call Judy on to find out what is showing and to book. February 17 th and March 17 Currawong Stables 10.00am am. The first book for the year is Bring up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel. A waiting list applies for this group Please contact Ann Martyn on for further enquiries. BOOK GROUP 2 February 24 th & March 24 th 10am 11.30am Venue: Bentons Square Community Centre - Room 2. Mel G 6 Amenities: Tea/coffee and cups available, the kitchen being part of our meeting space. Our First Book for the Year: The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion. If you have the time or inclination, you may like to read Simsion's first book, The Rosie Project which would make an excellent introduction to his second book, but it is not compulsory. Other Titles for The Year: will be arranged at our first meeting. Contact: Don Morris Tel or Mob CRAFT GROUP February 13 th & March 13 th 1pm to 3 pm Bentons Square Community Centre, Bentons Road, Mornington Mel 145 G 6 Cost: $4.00 (incl. Tea or Coffee) This is the first of our Craft sessions which will be held on a monthly basis Each term there will be a different Project or you can bring your own craft to work on. The Project for first term is Candlewicking Stitches with all materials provided at a cost of $5.50 For enquiries or to book call Tutor: Carol Hodge on MIND GAMES ANYONE? February 7 th & 21 st & March 7 th & 21 st at Mornington Library February 14 th & 28 th & March 14 th & 28 th at Bentons Square Community Centre, Bentons Road, Mornington. 1.00pm each day. Keen to exercise your mind but not sure if you want to play Mahjong? Or would you like to play Cards, Scrabble, or BYO Board Game? There is plenty of room so why not round up some LAC friends and let the games begin. Meet over BYO afternoon tea and share in the fun. To book call. Club Carer: To all our members who have been unwell, I hope you are feeling better soon. Please let me know if you know someone on the sick list. Thank you. Bridget Fitzgerald

6 TEN PIN BOWLING February 5 th and March 5 th at 2.30pm. AMF Bowling, 228 Cranbourne Road, Frankston. (if coming from Frankston take first left into service road after Lindrum Rd. If coming from Karingal take first right into service road after Ballam Park.) This has proven to be a popular activity. Cost is $17.00 for shoe hire and two games, after which there is time for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. To Book call Derek Coyle on MID WEEK GOLF A group plays 9 holes every. Tee off at 10.00am at Mt Martha except on the first of the month when play is at alternative courses in the area. 4 th February at Cerberus Golf Club and 4 th March at Amstel Golf Club. We are very lucky to have so many superb courses on the peninsula and this makes for great variety. Please refer to the calendar for location Contact on or BAREFOOT BOWLING February 6 th, 13 th, 20 th & 27 th at March 6 th, 13 th, 20 th & 27 th at Cost is $10.00 which includes Coaching, Bowling, 2 Sausages in Bread AND Sauce or Mustard, plus 1 free Raffle Ticket at, Yuille Street Frankston.No need to book just turn up, all welcome SNOOKER / POOL February 3 rd & March 3 rd 2pm-4 pm, at JD's 8 Ball Room, 82 Wells St., Frankston. Do you like snooker/pool/billiards? Haven't played for a while? It doesn't matter, it will soon come back to you and others will be only too happy to offer refresher courses. Venue: This is a spacious venue and we will probably have it to ourselves most days. There are drinks (hard and soft) at bar prices. To access the venue, there is a set of stairs to be taken into account. Cost: Based on an attendance of 8 players, the cost pp= $1.75 for as long as you want to play (but they do chuck us out at 2am) Equipment: All supplied FOC. The tables are in very good condition, although some will say the pockets aren't wide enough. Contact Don Morris GARDENERS GATHERINGS February 12 th & March 12 th 9.30am We meet at Mornington Peninsula Youth Enterprises plant nursery off Mitchell St/Mornington, between 9.30 and 1pm on the 2nd Thurs. each month (details on calendar at rear this Newsletter), where we propagate saleable plants to raise funds for the shire's disadvantaged youth. We're always on the look-out for new participants and fresh ideas. IF expanding your green thumb expertise, socially, is your thing, come along and join us in this free event and see what good we are achieving. It s great for the heart and soul to give, and there's no obligation whatsoever. Give us a try. Upcoming dates are Feb.12, March 12, April 9 and May 14. We would love to have you join us. If you have any questions contact Marg on

7 DIDYABRINGYADOGALONG February 1 st & March 1st at 10.00am As the name suggests, it's an easy casual walk with (or without) dogs. Walkers and their K9s 10am on the 1st Sun. each month, next dates being Feb.1: Hawker Beach, Mt. Martha leash free. Mel.145.A9. Entry via the fire access track opposite Helena St. on Esplanade March 1: Community Forest, Mt. Martha, leash free. Mel 145.D-12 abutting the Briars property off Nepean Hwy. Sturdy footwear and covered legs necessary. Both walks are drinking water plus slip/slop/slap (restricted facilities). Easter Sun/April 5, and May 3 - the later 2 destinations to be decided, but in the offing is Somers Beach and Millionaires (Portsea-Sorrento) Walk/part of the "Artists Trail". Convenor Marg is unsure how far folk will travel so it can be discussed on our next walk. We are still on the lookout for someone to take over convening the next few walks. If this is of interest, or if you wish to join the group as a newcomer, please contact Marg on All Walkers Welcome. TABLE TENNIS COMING EVENTS L.A.C.SOCIAL TABLE TENNIS EVERY FRIDAY MORNING Mornington Centre at the corner of Tyabb and Dunns Road. Enjoy light exercise in good company. Cost is $4.50 which includes morning tea or coffee and biscuits. Bats and balls provided. Please wear non-marking footwear. Convenor is Cunningham. Phone. SHIVA ASHRAM GARDENS AND MEDITATION CENTRE, MT ELIZA April 17 th A visit to the Shiva Ashram Gardens and Meditation Centre including afternoon tea. Depart by bus at the upper carpark in Waterloo Place Mornington at 1.30pm. This is limited to eleven people. The cost is $15.00pp for the bus, tour and afternoon tea. Please pay before or at the meeting on 7 th April. To book contact Lolita, DINNER AT BRUNETTI S CARLTON FOLLOWED BY A TWO HOUR GUIDED MOONLIGHT TOUR AT THE MELBOURNE CEMETERY May 3 rd Depart by bus at the upper carpark in Waterloo Place Mornington at 3.00pm. Have a meal or a snack at Brunettis at your own expense. We then continue on to the Cemetery tour. This is limited to eleven people and the cost is $35.00pp for the bus and the tour. The meal is extra at your own expense. Please pay by 1 st March To book contact Lolita, April 9 April 17 April 3 May COMING EVENTS Didyabringyadogalong 10.00am Free event, To be decided Must book Gardeners Gatherings 9.30am 1.pm Shiva Ashram Gardens & Meditation Centre 1.30pm Dinner at Brunetti s and Melbourne Cemetery Tour 3.00pm MPYE Nursery, Mitchell Street Mornington. Mel 145.D2 Must book. (This is a free event) Waterloo Place Car Park (Behind Woolworths, Mornington) Waterloo Place Car Park (Behind Woolworths, Mornington) Marg Read Marg Read Lolita Lolita

8 FEBRUARY 2015 EVENT TIME LOCATION CONTACT 1 February 3 February 3 February 4 February 5 February 5 February 5 February 6 February 6 February 7 February 8 February 10 February 11 February 12 February 13 February 13 February 13 February 14 February 15 February 15 February 17 February 18 February 18 February 20 February 20 February 20 February 21 February 22 February 24 February 25 February 27 February 27 February 28 February Didyabringyadogalong Snooker / Pool 10.00am 2.00pm Hawker Beach, Mt Martha. Mel. 145 D2 Entry via fire access track opposite Helena St JD s 8 Ball Room 82 Wells Street, Frankston MEMBERS MEETING 7.30PM Mornington Information Centre Marg Read Don Morris Mid-week Golf 10.00am Cerberus Golf Club - MEL 195 B4 HMAS Cerberus, Crib Point Coffee Morning 10.30am Biscottini, 157 Main Street, Mornington Ann Martyn Ten Pin Bowling 2.30pm AMF Bowling, 228 Cranbourne Rd. Frankston Derek Dinner Frankston RSL 183 Cranbourne Rd. Frankston Derek Every morning at the Centre Tyabb Rd Mornington Mornington Library Meeting Room Blues Band Peninsula Blues, Yuille Street Frankston. Happy Hour 5.30pm The Bay Hotel, 62 Main Street, Mornington Derek Yvonne Mid-week Golf 10.00am Mt Martha Golf Course or as advised Gardeners Gatherings 9.30am MPYE Nursery, Mitchell Street Mornington. Marg Read 1.pm Mel 145.D2 Must book. (This is a free event) Every morning at the Centre Tyabb Rd Mornington Craft Group 1.00pm Bentons Square Community Centre - Mel 145 G6 Carol Hodge 3.00pm Bentons Road, Mornington Bentons Square Community Centre Breakfast at The Briars 10.00am The Briars, Nepean Hwy Mt Martha Sandra Carlton Day Outing & Waterloo Place Car Park Lolita 3.30pm Dinner at Brunettis (Behind Woolworths, Mornington) Book Group am Currawong Stables, 5-17 Currawong St. Mornington Ann Martyn Mid-week Golf 10.00am Mt Martha Golf Course or as advised Cinema - Mornington Evening Contact convenor to book for the movie and to be Judy advised of the time Every morning at the Centre Tyabb Rd Mornington Dinner 6.30pm Kirks Hotel Margaret B Esplanade, Mornington Margaret H Mornington Library Meeting Room Jazz at the Bowl 5.30pm,. $12.00 Sheila Whitson admission Book Group am Bentons Square Community Centre - Mel 145 G6 Don Morris Bentons Road, Mornington Mid-week Golf 10.00am Mt Martha Golf Course or as advised Every morning at the Centre Tyabb Rd Mornington Bentons Square Community Centre 8

9 MARCH EVENT TIME LOCATION CONTACT Community Forest, Mt Martha Mel. 145 D12 Marg Read Didyabringyadogalong 10.00am 1 March Leash Free abutting the Briars off Nepean Hwy, JD s 8 Ball Room Don Morris Snooker / Pool 2.00pm 3 March 82 Wells Street, Frankston Amstel Golf Course - MEL 133 D6 Mid-week Golf 10.00am 4 March Frankston Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne Ann Martyn Coffee Morning 10.30am Biscottini, 157 Main Street, Mornington 5 March Derek Ten Pin Bowling 2.30pm AMF Bowling, 228 Cranbourne Rd. Frankston 5 March Derek Dinner Frankston RSL 183 Cranbourne Rd. Frankston 5 March Every morning at the Centre 6 March Tyabb Rd Mornington 6 March Mornington Library Meeting Room 7 March Peninsula Blues, Blues Band 8 March Yuille Street Frankston. Monday Balnarring Picnic Race Balnarring Race Course Sandra TBA 9 March Meeting Emu Plains Road, Coolart Mel 163 H Derek Happy Hour 5.30pm The Bay Hotel, 62 Main Street, Mornington 10 March Yvonne Mid- week Golf 10.00am Mt Martha Golf Course or as advised 11 March 9.30am MPYE Nursery, Mitchell Street Mornington. Marg Read Gardeners Gatherings 12 March 1.pm Mel 145.D2 Must book. (This is a free event) Every morning at the Centre 13 March Tyabb Rd Mornington 1.00pm Bentons Square Community Centre - Mel 145 G6 Carol Hodge Craft Group 13 March 3.00pm Bentons Road, Mornington March Denise Riley 14 March Newsletter Deadline riley.denise@bigpond.com Bentons Square Community Centre 14 March Seawinds Gardens Sandra CLUB Members BBQ 12.30pm 15 March Purvis Road, Arthurs Seat. Mel. Ref: 159 E Ann Martyn Book Group am Currawong Stables, 5-17 Currawong St. Mornington 17 March Mid- week Golf 10.00am Mt Martha Golf Course or as advised 18 March Judy Cinema Evening Contact convenor to book for the movie 18 March T/T Centre Tyabb Rd Mornington 20 March Little India Cultural Precinct Waterloo Place Car Park Lolita 4.30pm 20 March Dandenong & Dinner (Behind Woolworths, Mornington) March Mornington Library Meeting Room 21 March Mornington Golf Club Margaret B Dinner 6.30pm 21 March Tallis Drive, Mornington Margaret H ,. $12 Sheila Whitson Jazz at the Bowl 5.30pm 22 March admission Bentons Square Community Centre - Mel 145 G6 Don Morris Book Group am 24 March Bentons Road, Mornington Mid- week Golf 10.00am Mt Martha Golf Course or as advised 25 March T/T Centre Tyabb Rd Mornington 27 March 27 March Bentons Square Community Centre 28 March 9

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